Singapore University of Social Sciences

Synopsis

This training program to introduce participants to sustainable investing, the drivers behind it, key risks and opportunities it presents. It is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of ethics, corporate governance, sustainability, and their critical role in responsible citizenship and sustainable investment. Through a blend of lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, and practical examples, this one-day course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools required to make informed, ethically sound, and sustainable investment decisions in the context of a rapidly evolving landscape.

By the end of this one-day course, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between ethics, corporate governance, sustainability, and their critical role in responsible citizenship and sustainable investment. They will also be well-equipped to navigate the sustainable investment landscape, understand ESG data, and avoid common pitfalls, contributing to more ethical and sustainable investment decisions.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for professionals in finance, investment, corporate governance, sustainability, and anyone interested in aligning their investments with ethical and sustainable principles.

 

Topics

• Exploring Responsible Citizenship
• The Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
• Tracing Ethical Roots in Corporate Governance
• Business and Investment Responsibility
• Navigating the Sustainable Investment Landscape
• Sustainable Investing Across Asset Classes
• The Role of ESG Data and Ratings
• Mitigating Hazards: Avoiding Greenwashing and More

 

Objectives

By the end of this course, 

1. Understand the premises for the common ground of responsible citizenship that integrate the essential connections between Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Sustainability.
2. Relate the common conceptual/theoretical framework to ethics, governance, environment, and social responsibility.
3. Articulate the origins of corporate governance principles based on fundamental ethical principles such as fairness, transparency, and accountability
4. Correlate the current sustainable investment landscape and its drivers, including clients and regulations.
5. Discover sustainable investing across different asset classes.
6. Demonstrate the importance of ESG data and ratings.
7. Articulate the key hazards for investors, including greenwashing.

 

A. Knowledge and Understanding (Theory Component)

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Explain the significance of ESG considerations in the context of stock screening and selection.
• Describe the potential benefits and limitations of each ESG approach.
• Summarize the impact of ESG factors on long-term investment performance.

B. Key Skills (Practical Component)

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Apply ESG criteria to assess the suitability of specific stocks or companies for investment.
• Utilize exclusion-based methods to create ESG-focused benchmarks.
• Implement ESG integration strategies in the selection of investment portfolios.
• Apply techniques to mitigate distortions that may arise from exclusion-based ESG approaches.

 

Schedule

Time	Agenda
Day 1
09:00 - 09:30	Course overview
09:30 - 10:30	Exploring Responsible Citizenship The Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
10:30 - 10:45	Break
10:45 - 12:00	Tracing Ethical Roots in Corporate Governance Business and Investment Responsibility
12:00 - 13:00	Lunch
13:00 - 15:30	Navigating the Sustainable Investment Landscape Sustainable Investing Across Asset Classes
15:30 - 15:45	Break
15:45 - 17:00	The Role of ESG Data and Ratings Mitigating Hazards: Avoiding Greenwashing and More
17:00 - 18:00	Assessment

Assessments

• Written Assessment – Short Answer Questions
• Written Assessment – Case-study with Questions

Requirements

• Attendees should have a basic understanding of Finance and ESG fundamentals
• Attendees have to bring along their own laptop

About the Trainers

Sapto Handoyo

Stefan is currently an Associate Director of Deloitte Konsultan Indonesia (DKI), Risk Advisory based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He is an Indonesian national with a mix of investment and Corporate Governance (CG) and Sustainability experience of more than 20 years, including 7 years at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) - World Bank Group (WBG) in Asia-Pacific Region and 4 years at IFC Sub-Saharan Africa based in Nairobi, Kenya. He received the WBG Global President’s Award 2019 for his role in the development and promotion of IFC Disclosure and Transparency Toolkit. He was the Program Manager of CG Advisory Services in IFC East Africa based in Nairobi from 2016-2020. He first joined IFC Investment Services in 1998. He led IFC local CG team in providing key TA support to capital market regulators in Indonesia and East African countries. He has supported IFC investment clients across Asia-Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa region in improving their CG structures and practices.

 

Application Procedures

Please submit the following documents to cet@suss.edu.sg:

1. Coloured copy (back and front) of NRIC for Singaporeans and PRs, or "Employment"/"S" Pass for foreign applicant
   
2. Application form
   
   

Course Fee

¹ Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
² Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singaporean Citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

• Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.

• Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.

• The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.

• Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.

For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:

Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: CET@suss.edu.sg